First Book of the Kings 18: 20-39 The name Elijah means “The Lord is my God”. In this reading today, Elijah the true prophet, shows the people of Israel that the Lord their God is indeed the only God. Israel had been very much influenced by Jezebel who worshipped Baal. Jezebel was the wife of … [Read more…]
Feast of St Columba Today is the Feast of St Columba or Colmcille as known in Ireland. His name means “Dove” the same as Jonah in Hebrew. He was born in Gartan, County Donegal in 521. He became a monk at Clonard in County Meath and studied at Glasnevin Monastery in County Dublin. St Columba … [Read more…]
East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau This organisation is working from home but still available to support local residents. Some useful numbers: Mon-Fri (9.30am- 3pm or as specified) Housing: Angela 07395941203 Debt: Julie 07901607309 (Mon-Thurs only) Benefits: Aileen 07395935914 (Mon-Thurs only) Universal Credit: John 07388628543 NHS Patient Advice/Support: Maureen: 07922496861 Twitter: @EastAdvice Facebook: East Renfrewshire CAB … [Read more…]
St Matthew 5: 13-16 Jesus instructs his disciples to be “salt of the earth and light of the world.” First of all, we will look at the idea that we are to be “salt of the earth. At the time of Jesus salt was a more precious commodity than today. It was used as a … [Read more…]
First Book of Kings 17: 1-6 Elijah the prophet is sent to King Ahab by God the Father. In obedience to his Lord and Master he foretells the drought that the true God of Israel will inflict on Israel. God the Father will demonstrate by this drought, His superiority over the false Canaanite God Baal. … [Read more…]
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is providing regular updates and resources as we prepare for the phased reopening of churches.
St Mark 12: 35-37 Jesus continues in the Temple precincts to speak with the scribes or doctors of the law. How can the scribes maintain that the Christ (Messiah) is the son of David? This is a challenging question that Jesus proposes to them. Jesus then reminds them of Psalm 110, written by King David … [Read more…]
First Friday Devotions St Margaret Mary Alacoque received a series of revelations from Jesus beginning on the 27th of December 1673, which continued for 18th months. These revelations were given to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which had already been present in the Church from the 13th century. These revelations were at … [Read more…]
John Paul II in Message on the centenary of the consecration of mankind to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1999), in L’Osservatore Romano, 12 June 1999. In facing the challenge of the new evangelization, the Christian who looks upon the Heart of Christ and consecrates himself as well as his brothers and sisters to him, the … [Read more…]